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. 2015 Oct 27;17(10):e243. doi: 10.2196/jmir.4969

Table 3.

Content categories for genre.

Category Definition
News/update Update about a current event from a reputable news source, or post from user about relevant news from news source
Information Factoid or resource, can be a personal blog or forum, or link to product review (posted by everyday person or e-cigarette community movement)
First person e-cigarette use or intent Reports personal use of, intent, or interest to use e-cigarettes
Second/third person experience Reports someone else’s use of e-cigarette
Personal opinion Personal opinion related to e-cigarettes
Marketing Activities involved in the transfer of goods from the producer or seller to the consumer or buyer, eg, sales of e-cigarette products or accessories, job announcements, review of products posted by e-cigarette company/retailer